as in charming
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the cult's charismatic leader had managed to persuade seemingly rational people to obey him blindly
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Recent Examples of charismatic
Headed by the charismatic and talented Jaroslav Romanchuk, the institute struggled to navigate the complex waters of this Russian puppet state.
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Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Evita is about a charismatic woman who loved and was loved by the descamisados — the underclass who revolted and put Eva Perón husband, fascist dictator Juan Perón, in power.
—Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Her father, Tom, was a forceful, charismatic man who worked as a commercial real-estate developer.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2025
Pitt is there to glower and exude experience, and Idris brims with youthful, charismatic arrogance.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 June 2025
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Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Evita is about a charismatic woman who loved and was loved by the descamisados — the underclass who revolted and put Eva Perón husband, fascist dictator Juan Perón, in power.
—Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Her father, Tom, was a forceful, charismatic man who worked as a commercial real-estate developer.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2025
Pitt is there to glower and exude experience, and Idris brims with youthful, charismatic arrogance.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charismatic
Adjective
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At first, the breathless news stories seemed charming and harmless.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
5 July 2025
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This adorably resilient and charming 7-year-old Australian Cattle Dog has been waiting for her forever home at the Arizona Humane Society since March - much too long for such a loving pup.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The bulk of the lunar material falls into orbit around the more gravitationally attractive sun.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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If the team were inclined to bolster that position, Auburn’s Ike Irish and North Carolina’s Luke Stevenson would each be attractive options.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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In fact, on the whole the backup quarterback market might not have been very appealing among players such as Joshua Dobbs (New England), Jacoby Brissett (Arizona) and Mac Jones (San Francisco).—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Regular yard maintenance can help create a yard that’s not very appealing to them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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While a Daiquiri is radiant, the Daisy de Santiago is seductive.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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Moreover, Venus will clash with Mars in a seductive square on July 23, making the tension equally enticing and uncomfortable.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The contrast between ancient history and modern life was fascinating.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Sam Amick wrote a fascinating notebook about the scene in Los Angeles, where both the Lakers and Clippers have prioritized flexibility this offseason with the future in mind.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The 24 rooms and suites are enchanting, but the greatest riches are found in the former vault, which once stored gold bars and furs and has now been transformed into the Simmer Down cocktail bar.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Clad in a black, flowy dress with chains swinging around their waist, Dua Saleh’s whispery cadence gave her an enchanting presence over the room.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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“Charismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charismatic. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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